Colonial Despatches
The colonial despatches of Vancouver Island and British Columbia 1846-1871
Despatch from London
Lytton, Edward George Earle Bulwer to Douglas, James 30 July 1858, CO 410:1, 144.
Abstract
Despatch from London.
Lytton informs Douglas that an officer of the Royal Engineers and a company of Sappers and Miners are on
their way to British Columbia.
No. 5
30 July 1858
I have to inform you that Her Majesty's Government propose sending
to British Columbia by the earliest possible opportunity an Officer of
Royal Engineer[s] (probably a Field officer, with
two or three
Subalterns) and a Company of Sappers and Miners made up to One hundred
and fifty non-Commissioned Officers and men.
two or three
Subalterns) and a Company of Sappers and Miners made up to One hundred
and fifty non-Commissioned Officers and men.
I must trust to you to make such arrangements in the colony for the
reception of this party as you may deem necessary and suitable.
I shall provide the Officer in command with general instructions
for his guidance of which you shall have a copy.
I have etc.